At the end of December, multiple fires broke out across Boulder County. The impact has been devastating and will require both short- and long-term recovery efforts. Below are resources for victims, ways to help, where to donate and more.
DONATIONS AND WAYS TO HELP:
- Boulder County Wildfire Fund
- Join the conversation and offer and ask for specific help on Facebook.
- Numerous GoFundMe campaigns
- Colorado Responds
- Elevations Credit Union and Elevations Foundation have committed to match donations made to the Elevations Foundation Fire Relief Fund, up to $200,000. – ends Jan 14
- Boulder County Community Foundation
- Humane Society of Boulder Valley
- The American Red Cross has four chapters in Colorado, including Northern Colorado and the Mile High Area
- Jewish Colorado
- A Precious Child
- The Emergency Family Assistance Association
- Volunteer for Recovery
Recovery Efforts - Sister Carmen
Cash Donations
$100 increments to Walmart, Target, Costco, Restaurants - Airbnb’s Open Homes Program
- Offer emergency shelter
- Boulder County Miscellaneous Donation Offers
- Community Foundation, Boulder County
Cash Donations - YMCA of Northern Colorado
Miscellaneous (blankets, pillows, dog & cat food) 2800 Dagny Way, Lafayette, CO 80026
GENERAL RESOURCES:
SHELTER RECOURSES:
- Boulder County School District
- Federal Emergency Management Agency.
- Airbnb
- Town of Superior’s Recovery Resources
- Boulder County is partnering with the Boulder Area Rental Housing Association to offer a list of housing resources available to residents displaced by the Marshall Fire.
The City of Louisville’s website hosts a plethora of information on the fires, including news updates, along with information on free meal assistance, access to water, and shelter locations.
If you need shelter, these are the approved evacuation sites you can go to:
- Lafayette YMCA (2800 Dagny Way, Lafayette, CO 80026)
- Rocky Mountain Christian Church (9447 Niwot Road, Niwot, CO 80503)
- Longmont Senior Center (910 Longs Peak Ave, Longmont, CO 80501)
- 1STBANK Center (11450 Broomfield Ln, Broomfield, CO 80021)
If you are contagious with COVID-19 and need shelter, go to the COVID Recovery Center at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church (3485 Stanford Ct, Boulder, CO, 80305).
PET RESOURCES:
The Humane Society of Boulder Valley
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Boulder County Mental Health Help After a Fire
FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Country Kick Up is hosting a fundraiser and 100% of all proceeds will go to the victims of the fires. The event is on February 18th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at 715 10th St., Greeley CO. $12 to take country dance lessons for all levels.
Boulder Running Company will host a run on January 22 to raise money for the Community Foundation Boulder County and Boulder Voices for Children. The running store’s locations are also collecting cases of bottled water for donation.